1223
Mongols rout Rus at the Kalka River
A scouting force under Subutai and Jebe, having ridden around the Caspian, surprised a Rus-Kipchak host on the Kalka steppe.
Honorius III approves the Carmelite rule
The pope approved the Rule of Saint Albert for a group of Latin hermits on Mount Carmel, descendants of early crusading pilgrims.
Francis of Assisi formally approved
Pope Honorius III confirmed the Regula Bullata, the definitive rule of the Franciscans.
Snorri Sturluson begins the Heimskringla
The Icelandic chieftain, returned from Norway and steeped in skaldic lore, began composing his saga cycle of the Norse kings from mythological times…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1223?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1223. The most significant is Mongols rout Rus at the Kalka River: A scouting force under Subutai and Jebe, having ridden around the Caspian, surprised a Rus-Kipchak host on the Kalka steppe.
What era was 1223 part of?
1223 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1223?
The events from 1223 span Europe and Middle East.